•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery
performance and durability.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................58
Air cleaner filter ...............267, 269
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................114, 121, 124
and child safety seats ............116
description ..............114, 121, 124
disposal ....................................127
driver airbag ............116, 122, 125
indicator light .........120, 123, 126
operation .................116, 122, 125
passenger airbag .....116, 122, 125
side airbag ...............................121
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................186
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................248
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................173
Anti-theft system ........................90
arming the system ....................90
disarming a triggered system ..91
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 27, 31
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................265
fluid, checking ........................265
Automatic transmission ............176
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................178
fluid, refill capacities ..............270
fluid, specification ..................274
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..272, 274
refill capacities ........................270B
Battery .......................................246
acid, treating emergencies .....246
jumping a disabled battery ....214
maintenance-free ....................246
replacement, specifications ...269
servicing ..................................246
BeltMinder .................................109
Brakes ................................172–173
anti-lock ...................................173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....265
fluid, refill capacities ..............270
fluid, specifications .........272, 274
lubricant specifications ..272, 274
parking ....................................174
shift interlock ..........................176
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Calculating load ........................163
Capacities for refilling fluids ....270
Cargo area shade ........................70
Cargo cover .................................71
Cassette tape player ...................19
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety restraints ..............128
child safety belts ....................128
Child safety seats ......................130
attaching with tether straps ..134
in front seat ............................132
in rear seat ..............................132
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............232
instrument panel ....................234
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................201
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................174
fluid, checking and adding ....264
fluid, refill capacity ................270
fluid, specifications .........272, 274
Power Windows ...........................57
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................175
R
Radio ................................19, 27, 31
Rear window defroster ...............40
Relays ........................................196
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ..........47, 87–88
Reverse sensing system ...........184
Roadside assistance ..................194
Roof rack .....................................71
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........108
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................100, 104–107
Safety Canopy ...................122, 124
Safety defects, reporting ..........230
Safety restraints ........100, 104–108
belt minder .............................109
extension assembly ................108
for adults .........................105–107
for children .....................127–128
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................101safety belt maintenance .........108
warning light and chime ........109
Safety seats for children ..........130
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................276
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............100
Seats ............................................93
child safety seats ....................130
heated ........................................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............237
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........20, 25
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................32
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs, specifications ......269,
274
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................272, 274
Speed control ..............................59
Starting your vehicle ........169–171
jump starting ..........................214
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................53
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................38
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tires ...................................141–143
alignment ................................153
care ..........................................152
changing ..................................205
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